I love a good Ikea hack, don't you? There's something so satisfying about buying a piece of furniture on the cheap and turning it into a one-of-a-kind piece. I've done a few Ikea hacks lately after a recent move, and this colorful Ikea hack dresser I did for my son's new bedroom is my favorite.

Supplies:

The dresser started as the natural wood Tarva dresser from Ikea. After my very patient husband assembled it for me, I used three shades of blue paint; I used Annie Sloan's chalk paint in Florence as my main color, saving the other two blues for one drawer each.

Instructions:

Step 1: I didn't prime the dresser—that's the great thing about the chalk paint, no need to prime or sand. I just took the drawers out and started painting. It's best to lay a drop cloth out and choose a well-ventilated area to paint in.

Step 2: After I painted the frame with one coat, I moved on to the dresser drawers. Once the first coat dried on each, I did another coat.

Step 3: Once the paint dries, put the drawers back in and add your drawer pulls or hardware of choice. I added brass knobs from Home Depot.

I love how it turned out; it added some fun and color to my son's room. He loved it too. Plus, the size of the dresser is perfect for his height—at three he can open and pick out his own clothes, which is something he is insisting on these days.

Chandra blogs daily at Oh Lovely Day, sharing inspiration for wedding, home, and child. When she's not writing, Chandra is treasure hunting at flea markets for her home and event rental company Gilded Rentals, being a lawyer and helping other bloggers with her new venture Blogger Law, and being a mom to very active boys. She also enjoys DIY'ing and decorating her new home and eating at the Los Angeles Farmers' Market with her family. You can also find Chandra on Instagram, Pinterest, and Facebook.